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Proverbs 10:13-23

RSV 13
On the lips of him who has understanding wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.
NIV 13
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.
RSV 14
Wise men lay up knowledge, but the babbling of a fool brings ruin near.
NIV 14
Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.
RSV 15
A rich man's wealth is his strong city; the poverty of the poor is their ruin.
NIV 15
The wealth of the rich is their fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor.
RSV 16
The wage of the righteous leads to life, the gain of the wicked to sin.
NIV 16
The wages of the righteous bring them life, but the income of the wicked brings them punishment.
RSV 17
He who heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof goes astray.
NIV 17
He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.
RSV 18
He who conceals hatred has lying lips, and he who utters slander is a fool.
NIV 18
He who conceals his hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
RSV 19
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.
NIV 19
When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.
RSV 20
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; the mind of the wicked is of little worth.
NIV 20
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value.
RSV 21
The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of sense.
NIV 21
The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of judgment.
RSV 22
The blessing of the LORD makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.
NIV 22
The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.
RSV 23
It is like sport to a fool to do wrong, but wise conduct is pleasure to a man of understanding.
NIV 23
A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct, but a man of understanding delights in wisdom.

Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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New International Version

Proverbs 10:13-23

NIV 13
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.
NIV 14
Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.
NIV 15
The wealth of the rich is their fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor.
NIV 16
The wages of the righteous bring them life, but the income of the wicked brings them punishment.
NIV 17
He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.
NIV 18
He who conceals his hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
NIV 19
When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.
NIV 20
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value.
NIV 21
The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of judgment.
NIV 22
The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.
NIV 23
A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct, but a man of understanding delights in wisdom.